Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development, is seeking a marketing professional to serve as Executive Director for the Virginia Marine Products Board. The selected individual will oversee the work and staff that facilitate market development and promotions in the marine products and seafood sector by developing strategies to assist Virginia seafood producers, processors and fisheries to effectively market and promote their products and identify profitable sales opportunities. Duties include planning, developing and implementing an integrated program providing marketing services in support for marine products. Efforts will concentrate on both domestic U.S. and international markets, actively supporting, complementing and coordinating with state and US marketing efforts to create effective regional, national, hemispheric and global sales and marketing representation for the Virginia seafood industry.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in marketing, business practices and principles, administrative and leadership principles and practices. Experience and knowledge of the Virginia seafood industry preferred. Ability to develop and oversee complex marketing strategies & plans; to manage multiple projects; identify profitable markets; to exercise independent judgement & sound decision making; to independently provide advice through consultations, group presentations & written information. Demonstrated ability to execute the administrative functions of a statewide program; to organize, direct & track the work of subordinate staff; to clearly communicate policies & ensure they are uniformly adopted & understood; to operate within established budgetary guidelines; and to plan, implement & evaluate program performance. Exceptional oral/written communication skills; experience speaking at events & managing communications for an organization & possess computer proficiency. Leadership experience in a similar position to include agriculture and marketing programs and project management. Must have & maintain a valid driver’s license & a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Passport or ability to obtain a passport required. H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
A preferred degree with major coursework in aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, marketing, economics, business administration, or other related disciplines. Also preferred is knowledge of Virginia’s seafood industry and seafood products, high-value specialty products & related programs/services and familiarity with standard business processes. Understanding of performance management, finance & procurement systems. An equivalent combination of training & experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge & abilities may substitute for this education.
Relocation assistance for up to $5,000 is an option and also requires a one-year signed tenure agreement.
Special Instructions
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Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.